3 Best Neurosurgeons in Salt Lake City, UT

“Dr. Joel MacDonald graduated from the University of North Carolina. He completed his internship at the Carolinas Medical Center and residency in neurological surgery at the University of Utah Health. He also completed his Fellowship in Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Joel MacDonald is a knowledgeable neurosurgeon who explains the causes of the patient's symptoms and treatment plans. He works on conditions of the brain and spine. Dr. Joel MacDonald is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). He is affiliated with Jordan Valley Medical Center, Jordan Valley Medical Center-West Valley Campus, Mountain Point Medical Center, and Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. He also sees patients at Steward Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Specialists-West Jordan, 3590 W 9000 S, Suite 240, West Jordan, Utah.”

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“Dr. William T. Couldwell obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He completed his Residency in Neurological Surgery at LAC USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA, and earned his research fellowship at Université de Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. William T. Couldwell is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He currently serves as the President-Elect of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Couldwell boasts an impressive record with over 600 peer-reviewed publications and the receipt of numerous federal and other research grants. His international recognition stems from his exceptional expertise in skull base surgery, and he is frequently invited to speak at events and lead courses on this subject. His clinical interests encompass the surgical management of skull base tumors, neuro-oncology, pituitary tumors, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery.”

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“Dr. Erica F. Bisson received her medical school training at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. She completed her Neurosurgical training at the University of Vermont and her fellowship in complex spinal disorders at the University of Utah, under the direction of Dr. Ronald Apfelbaum. Dr. Erica F. Bisson is a fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. She is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Erica F. Bisson has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and also serves as principal investigator on several national and international multicenter trials. She specializes in complex spine surgery with a focus on cervical disease. Dr. Erica F. Bisson is affiliated with the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics.”

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